The Gendarme Gets Married
Seen it?1968 | 90 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
The Saint-Tropez police launch a major offensive against dangerous drivers. Marechal Cruchot (Louis de Funès) relishes the assignment, which he pursues with a manic zeal. Cruchot is after an offending driver, who turns out to be Josépha (Claude Gensac), the widow of a highly regarded police colonel. When they meet, Cruchot falls instantly in love....
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Girault
- Louis de FunèsLudovic Cruchot
- Jean LefebvreLucien Fougasse
- Geneviève GradNicole Cruchot
- Christian MarinAlbert Merlot
- Yves VincentLe colonel
- Guy GrossoGaston Tricard
- Michel ModoJules Berlicot
- Maurizio BonugliaL'ami de Nicole
- Mario DavidFrédo
- Claude GensacJosépha Lefrançois